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167 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 72 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Arkansas

Surgical Technology/Technologist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 91
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 76
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 76

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 2,710 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Arkansas

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $42,720 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arkansas that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,788. 100% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,062. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,112 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,941 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,113 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,003 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,604 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,858 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Surgical Technology Careers in AR

Some of the careers surgical technology/technologist majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to surgical technology/technologist.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Medical Radiologic Technology 145
Radiologic Technology 88
Physician Assistant 74
Respiratory Care Therapy 66
Emergency Medical Technology 62
Athletic Training 32
Nuclear Medical Technology 15
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 13

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